Mannum Mag Issue 52 November 2010

November 2010

Mannum, South Australia 5238

Issue Number 52

Mannum Celebration Day “What a fantastic day!” irsty MacGregor, of the Murraylands Tourist Association (MTA), made this assessment of Mannum Celebration Day, held on Sunday 31st October. She went on: “The turnout was fantastic. Many who came were non-locals. Everybody enjoyed themselves and made new friends or got reacquainted with old ones.”

The celebration coincided with the anniversary of the “Back to Mannum” event held in 1933, when the Sojourner, a vessel built by Theo Furler in Goolwa at the height of the Depression, was launched.

The wreck of the Sojourner appeared just north of Mannum in 2008, when the water

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Renewal. The grant made possible all the free attractions and activities: face painting, Jester cruises, giant’s chess, snakes-n-ladders, canoe hire, dominoes, Lions’ sausage sizzle, drinks from the rowing club bar; the list goes on and on.

Those who had time were able to visit the Dock Museum, the Gem and Mineral Gallery, Baseby Cottage and the Old Ways and Old Days Museum.

The culmination of the celebrations was a Jester cruise during which a presentation was made to the family of Theo Furler, in recognition of their famous forebear. And in keeping with the theme, a painting of the Sojourner was presented to the Mannum Dock Museum. The painter was Barrie Walker, who worked from the only existing photograph of the Sojourner. Barrie took up painting as a hobby after retiring from a career in the bank.

In addition, the day provided the perfect opportunity to launch a new canoe trail on the River. With precise GPS coordinates,

Kirsty MacGregor and painter Barrie Walker

level dropped very low.

So what if it rained a bit, and the wind was chilly! We Mannumites always welcome the rain, and it was fabulous to see the river level so high. It was good to celebrate our town with the help of a Revive and Thrive grant from the Foundation of Rural and Regional

Face painter Kim Cakebread of Morphettvale, working on Kira Sorrell, watched by sister Zahlia Sorrell (left) and Eleanor Gonzales

Goolwa Community Swing Time Band providing entertainment

Thomas Tabe (left) and Ross Groocock of Mannum Community College playing giant chess

Contents Angie’s Cooking Tips Ageing In The Murraylands

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Calendars & Dates Church Services Classifieds

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Letters Mental Musings, The Hall

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keen canoeists can find the two wrecks near Mannum, the Sojourner and the Saddler, or go further, even as far as Caloote, Zadow’s Landing, Lachlan and Taryn Sochacki and the Ponde of Two Wells playing Cliffs, if they are snakes-n-ladders so inclined.

Jennie Whitehorn, also a member of the MTA, echoed Kirsty’s enthusiasm: “What a wonderful day of community celebration! The grant enabled us to give something Nathalia Mountford back to the community for the support they have shown to us.”

Thank you, Kirsty and Jennie and the rest of MTA and everyone else involved, for your efforts in making this such a great day of celebration of our town.

And the unofficial motto of the MTA is: How we adapt to our changing river environment will be how we are remembered in time to come.

Carl Gross

Lions’ club sausage sizzle

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Out of this World Puzzle

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The High River Level Dear Editor I was disturbed to read in your last magazine unwarranted speculation about a flood that was never even contemplated by authorities (Murraywatch, Alan Brown, page 18, October 2010). To speculate that we were facing a flood of 1974 proportions when in fact all that was forecast was a slightly high river of good flows is not at all helpful and in fact can cause undue stress and concern. While I am reluctant to criticize volunteers who do a great community service I would implore them to be more careful in what they put in print so as to not diminish the credibility of their organization.

The Murray Darling is a very big river basin and record rains in one part do not necessarily mean a flood further down. That said, the storages are in the best condition for years with the Hume Dam, Lake Victoria and Menindie Lakes all full, and potential for a flood event in the future is possible.

For anyone that wishes to follow the storages and flows of the Murray Darling there is a weekly newsletter published on the MDBA website that will keep you well informed and factual.

Doug Marks

Mannum Community Club Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate the Mannum Community Club and 1125 5MU for the fantastic afternoon they organised to raise funds for Little Heroes.

The Teddy Bears Picnic was a huge success, enjoyed by all the young participants and while the aim was to raise funds this did not mean a huge expense for accompanying adults (who were even admitted free).

Mary Ann Reserve was the perfect spot and the weather could not have been better.

Well done to all concerned I hope you do it again next year. I also hope the day proved to be a financial success for a very worthy charity.

Letters to the Editor Deadline 19 November 2010 for publication in the December issue

Small Town Syndrome Dear Editor, This is an important notice to all sufferers of “Small Town Syndrome.” Behold! There is a cure! Don’t get involved.

If it is not about you or your family - chances are it is none of your business.

Symptoms of Small Town Syndrome (STS) include: • Starting or spreading rumours.

• Listening to said rumours.

• Making assumptions.

• Disregarding the truth in favour of a more juicy story.

STS is commonly associated with “Gossipitis” and “Backstabism”.

STS has become more common than the flu this Winter so please, be sure not to associate with those spreading STS and check yourself regularly for signs and symptoms.

If in doubt, speak to a friend.

A good friend will tell you (in confidence) if you have co ntr acted Small Town Syndrome.

If all else fails - just keep it to yourself.

PS. I am not ashamed to give my name.

Simon Wotton

Seven Severed Succulents Dear Editor, Someone raided my succulent patch Friday the 15th about 11pm. It’s near the road, not fenced and now has seven bare stems and no tops on my favourite succulent. I’d have understood if someone wanted a cutting but the tops were left on the ground.

I suppose it was an easy target but they had to drive up in the dark, it wasn’t someone just walking by. It seems like plain old meanness. Why? Guess there’s a few unhappy folks out there.

Vivian Garner

Marion Wilson

Will I Choose Mannum?

Dear Editor, As someone interested in looking at buying a retirement house in Mannum, I have obtained copies of your Mannum Mag to look at, in particular August 2010 and October 2010.

In both, space is given to negative comments, complaints and problems alleged to exist in M a n n u m. T h i s i s n o t encouraging to a would be “new chum on the block.”

Also, in the black and white August issue, some great images are spoilt by fuzzy, unclear distortion; for example the photograph by Barrie Walker on page 15 “Vintage Cottage and Chev” was not clear at all.

Businesses that pay for advertising in such with poor quality print result must be disappointed.

Happily, the blue-print October issue was much clearer.

If I decide to move to Mannum, I’ll write again with all the good reasons why I chose to do so.

A Dunbar Vonow

Praise For MMCSS Dear Editor, I send my sincere congratulations to the Mid Murray Community Support Services Team for winning the “2010 Adult Learner’s Week Award for the Learning Community of the Year” on the 26th August 2010.

My personal thanks go to Brett Wallace for he possesses the s u b j ect kno wle d g e a n d conscientiousness to deliver to his students, of varying skill levels, exceptional training outcomes.

I attended a MYOB computer training course with Brett which subsequently resulted in employment, a very successful result.

Thanks again to Brett Wallace and the team at the Mid Murray Community Support Services.

Well Done Lions Dear Editor, What fantastic work these guys do, have you noticed the new fence surrounding the road side of Aminya? It took them just two days to finish it off. How much nicer it must be for the residents to be able to go out into the sunshine and sit and watch the world go by. Doesn’t matter what they are involved in they always do their best. And don’t forget the Lions Auction in November.

Thanks Lions.

Annette Coleman

Mannum Christmas Pageant Street Party and Fireworks Keep this Date Free 4th December 2010 annum Progress Association members are busy preparing for their annual Christmas Pageant.

As usual, there will be a large number of floats, together with bands, clowns, old cars, etc. As Mannum is staging a leg of the 2011 Tour Down Under, their mascot, “Oppy” the Kangaroo will be making an appearance again. Of course, good old Father Xmas will be welcomed to Mannum.

There will be plenty of food at Shear er Ca r P a r k and entertainment for all ages. Some new and exciting fireworks are planned. These are being sponsored again by the Mannum Caravan Park.

For all enquiries, contact Irene Lovell ph: 8569 2541 or mob: 0407 605 487.

We can always do with new and exciting floats. The Pageant commences at Horwood Bagshaw’s yard at 6 pm, travelling down Randell Street to Arnold Park.

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Pamela D Mercer The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. Mannum Mag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

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2 For 1 At CHIPS AGM n Tuesday 26th October, the postponed AGM of CHIPS was held in the Senior Citizens’ rooms at the Leisure Centre. For a first-timer, it was rather confusing because there were 2 AGMs scheduled, and we received 2 sets of minutes and financial statements!

Eventually, we discovered that there were indeed 2 AGMs to be held that evening – one for MMCSS and another for CHIPS. The two organisations are so closely intertwined that the 2 AGMs were almost identical, the people elected to positions in one were almost automatically elected to the other as well, and we finished before 9 pm. It was an amazing feat of meeting progress, thanks to the capable chairing of Mick Morrissey.

Unlike the stormy meeting back in June, this meeting progressed smoothly through the business. Although a presentation was made on what has happened since the June meeting, the tenor of the meeting was to leave the past behind us and to focus on the bright future that CHIPS has.

Elections were held for the board of MMCSS, and everyone elected was subsequently confirmed as CHIPS board members as well. Deljeana Henderson was elected as chair.

Del has been a volunteer with CHIPS for 8 years, and some of you might recognise her as your driver or friendly carer. She has

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had extensive experience in leadership positions in CWA and other rural organisations, and she is really looking forward to helping the magnificent staff and new coordinator to ensure that CHIPS continues to run smoothly. She said, “It is a really necessary part of the community for CHIPS to be available to those who need it, because there is nowhere else where they can get help.” Del lives in Black Hill.

Other board members are Chris Harford (Deputy Chair), Geoff Stevens, Julie Metcalfe, Marion Foster, John McDiarmid, Brian Lowrey, Mike McDowell and Joan Krieser. However, the positions of Secretary and Treasurer were left vacant on the night because there were no nominations for these positions.

This focus on the future was also evident as the meeting welcomed the recent appointment of Tim Clemow as coordinator. Tim and his wife have been living in Mannum since 2006, and he is hoping to expand the services that CHIPS offers through good governance and transparency.

The Mannum Mag congratulates all the elected board members, and Tim on his appointment as coordinator. We wish you well in your positions and, on behalf of the community, pledge to support you and CHIPS in the great work that you will be doing.

Deljeana Henderson, newly elected Chair of CHIPS

Mannum Mag Trade and Community Services Directory New Edition to be Published Mid November Additions, Deletions, Corrections If you know of any changes that would improve the usefulness and accuracy of the Directory please contact Mannum Mag. Clubs, Groups and Associations: Check that the contact name and phone number are correct.

Maintenance and Repair, Trades and Services: Check your entry. Is your service still available? Are you listed?

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s a community service, Aussie Broadband is now sponsoring the email accounts for Mannum Mag. Publication All material for publication, or enquiries related to publication should be directed to: New email address: editor.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au This is the preferred method for letters, articles, photographs and advertisements intended for publication.

Alternatively, you may deliver material via MMCSS/CHIPS. Mannum Mag Editor j MMCSS/CHIPS Office 39 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238

Accounts All enquiries concerning payments, charges and others matters related to accounts should be directed to: New email address: accounts.mannummag@aussiebb.com.au The accounts postal address has not changed.

Accounts Mannum Mag PO Box 277, Mannum SA 5238

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICES For Mannum congregations ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385 Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am

Mannum School Community Library School Term Times School Holidays Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8278 3992 Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699 Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863 Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am during school terms. Everyone welcome.

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333 Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0419 855 941 Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue Enquiries: Phone one of the Elders.

G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005 R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076 Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am Issue Number 52

Tim Clemow, newly appointed coordinator of CHIPS

Puzzle ow many words of 4 or more letters can you make with these 9 letters?

• Each word must include the letter in the shaded box • One word includes all 9 letters Score: 14 Good, 20 Very good, 27 Excellent

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2010 Mid Murray Council Elections – Candidate Profile Authorised by Kitty Schiansky, PO Box 14, MANNUM SA 5238

2010 Mid Murray Council Elections – Candidate Profile Authorised by Michele Bottroff, Cliff Street, MANNUM SA 5238

Kitty Schiansky Candidate for Randell Ward “Vision without Action is a Daydream. Action without Vision is a Nightmare”.

Japanese Proverb

Michele Bottroff Candidate for Randell Ward “Time for New Ideas”

A long time resident and ratepayer of the Mid Murray Council area, I am s t a n d i n g t o a d d r e s s s o c i a l, environmental and development issues.

I have previously served on the Yankalilla District Council addressing the same issues.

I will work collaboratively across wards and regions to secure best outcomes for the Mid Murray district and seek innovative solutions and balance in protecting what we’ve got while embracing progress, especially important when managing our waterways.

An advocate of grassroots social change, I believe in the strength, resilience and innovation of rural people and that a dynamic and sustainable economy is the result of an engaged and diverse community.

Issues of concern to me include future food production and distribution, use of public land and council resources. I will pursue a more transparent and inclusive council.

Written and authorised by Kitty Schiansky, PO Box 14, MANNUM SA 5238

I am a fifth generation local resident with interests in heritage, both settler and indigenous, the environment, youth opportunities, cultural development,the built environment and agricultural diversity. With the projected growth for our region I believe long term planning is of utmost importance, our future depends on it.

I have previous council experience and have served on a number of committeesincluding Mannum Progress Association, Mid MurrayCommunity Support Service, Centenary of Federation Community Planning Group, School Review Committee, Mid Murray L.A.P., Community Builders and Community at Work and am aware of many of the issues confronting our town and region today. I have no pecuniary interests.

My employment history includes Regional Arts and Cultural Development, hospitality, media, warehousing and logistics. If given the opportunity to serve, I am committed to a proactive approach to long term planning, heritage, the built environment, recycling, youth options and employment opportunities.

Written and authorised by Michele Bottroff, Cliff Street, MANNUM SA 5238

Here is your chance to be an International Cyclist for a day!!

REGISTER NOW for the inaugural...

Murray River Recreational Ride/Race sponsored by the Aldgate Bike Shop

Old Bikes Wanted Do You Have Old Bikes in the Shed?

from Younghusband to Mannum At Mannum’s ‘Take a River Tour’ One Day Festival

f you have any old bike size or shape in the shed which you no longer require could you please telephone Rick Belt on 0428 813 439 at the Mid Murray Council to arrange drop off at the council depot or collection from your home.

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Your kind donation will assist the presentation of community events and displays at Mannum’s

‘Take a River Tour’ festival brought to you by

‘Mannum Waters’ at the Stage 2 Finish of the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under Wednesday 19th January.

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brought to you by Mannum Waters

at the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under Wednesday 19th January 2011 Departs from the Younghusband General Store on Wednesday 19th January at 8.30am and finishes under The Santos Tour Down Under Arch in Mannum’s Main Street.

No need for lycra. Just come along, bring the family & enjoy cycling along the picturesque East Front Road with the Murray River as your backdrop.

Registration is FREE! FIRST PRIZE: Giant TCR composite 2 full carbon road bike valued at $2200 PRIZES: 2nd & 3rd placegetters Signed Winner’s Jersey - Overall 2011 Santos Tour Down Under, for the first child under 12 across the finish line

 MURRAY RIVER RECREATIONAL RIDE/RACE - WEDNESDAY 19TH JANUARY Name:

Age:

Address: Email: Please email to: postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au, or post or drop off to: Mid-Murray Council, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum For further information contact Deb Alexander, Tourism Project Manager on 0414 857 738. visit www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au for full program of events & community information

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MMCSS and CHIPS Brian cashes in his CHIPS!

Free Resume Writing Course

round twenty years of dedicated service to CHIPS (Community Help for the Individual with Personal Support) and the Mid Murray Community Support Service (MMCSS) has come to an end with Brian Taylor passing his baton to incoming Chairperson Deljeana (Dell) Henderson.

Many will not be aware that Brian has been continuously with CHIPS and the Mid Murray Community Support Service since it’s inception as a neighbourhood house many years ago.

In recent years Brian has been at the helm of both organisations as a very capable Chairman of the management board.

Thank you Brian, on behalf of the staff, the many volunteers and more than 300 clients of MMCSS and CHIPS for all you have done. Your service to the community has been very much valued and appreciated.

pplying for jobs but can’t get an interview. Perhaps you need help with your resume and letter of application?

A free Resume Writing Course will be held in the Training Room at the Mid Murray Community Support Service, 39 Randell Street, Mannum on Wednesday 24th November from 9:30am until 4:30pm.

The course will be presented by the Career Development Centre, Murraylands and there is no cost to attend.

Spaces are limited and registration is essential by telephoning MMCSS on 8569 2129 between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday or emailing mmcss@internode.on.net to request more information and a registration form.

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66 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238 Phone: 8569 1010 – Fax 8569 2700 Email: admin@mannumclub.com.au Website: www.mannumclub.com.au WEDNESDAYS Barry Martin Host of Sunday Gold (5MU) Invites you to bring in your favourite Vinyl LP, 45 Records and 50's 60's and 70's CD’s at the Mannum Club 11:30am til 2pm Live broadcasting from 2-6pm

Tim Clemow Coordinator, MMCSS & CHIPS

BINGO WITH BETTY Every second Thursday upcoming dates are 11/11 and 25/11 Starts at 1pm SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER BOBBY HUNTER AND THE ROCKAFELLAS 50's Rock’n’Roll in the Dining Room Free Entry Booking Essential 7:30pm til Late FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER PARTY CATS Featuring Peter Tilbrook from Master Apprentices 50'S and 60'S Rock ‘n’ Roll Free Entry 7:30pm – LATE CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Massive Smorgasbord Luncheon includes visit from Santa Adults - $70 Members - $65 Children under 13 - $30 Children under 5 - Free BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

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Remembering the Music

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n the fifties I was a Technician-in-Training with the PMG’s Department. It was a five year course. In the final years of training I spent most of my time in the country installing additional trunk equipment, changing large provincial centres such as Mt Gambier and Port Augusta from manual to automatic working. In many repeater stations national and intrastate program lines passed through. These took radio from one capital to another - Perth, Sydney, Melbourne - and regional centres such as ABC to Crystal Brook (5CK) and 5AD to Murray Bridge (5MU). Monitoring of these lines was a requirement and so music was always in the air. Consequently many of the tunes of the day bring back memories of particular towns. Lloyd Price, Personality, Berri; The Big ‘O’, Only the Lonely, Tailem Bend.

Where were you when certain tunes were on the airwaves?

Aah, Roy Orbison. If Elvis was the epitome of swivelling hips and gyrating pelvis then The Big ‘O’ was the standard of absolute stillness.

With his black clothing and his shades there was something almost sinister about him. Yet there was nothing sinister about his music. His big time came in the sixties and eighties but he started in the fifties.

There is a wonderful video of him performing with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang and others titled “Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night”. There is some marvellous guitar jamming by Roy, Springsteen and Costello.

Connie Francis was a big star in the late fifties with a string of hits. Of course her name wasn’t Connie Francis but Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero. She crashed into stardom with a version of a 1923 song, “Who’s Sorry Now?” At the time she was about to lose her contract and was thinking of taking up medicine. Her next big hit came

from the pen of Neil Sedaka and Howie Greenfield, it was “Stupid Cupid”. The hits kept coming and so did a film appearance in “Where the Boys Are”. Other roles followed.

Johnny Mathis entered the charts with “Wonderful, Wonderful” (Norwood Oval-viewing Redex Trial cars). He was a high class athlete who had been invited to the Olympic tryouts, however he opted for music.

Just think we could have seen him in Melbourne. Jazz legend Dave Brubeck reckons it was a good weekend for Columbia records when George Avakian signed both himself and Mathis while Dave was appearing at the Blackhawk and one of the owners was Johnny’s manager.

Johnny recorded a number of songs written by Robert Allen and Richard Adler including “Chances Are”.

Another artist of the fifties who, even though he was really Country and Western, had two significant hits, was Marty Robins. Remember “A White Sport Coat and a Pink

Carnation” and the absolute classic “El Paso”.

Della Reese made it into the pop scene in 1957 with “And That Reminds Me”. In 1959 she recorded “Don’t You Know?” with music taken from Puccini’s “La Boheme.”

She is an interesting lady who is still on the scene, has made many TV appearances and is an ordained minister with The Understanding Principles for Better Living Church.

One other “Blast from the Past”.

Remember Don Gibson? He was another more in the C and W genre than strictly pop. However he did have a pop entry with “Lonesome Me” and he wrote “Sweet Dreams” and more famously “I Can’t Stop Loving You” recorded by more than 700 artist notably Ray Charles.

There is plenty more music to reflect on however somethingexciting was happening on the local pop scene; so next time a look at that.

Peter Weir

Mannum Problems Survey he Wellbeing Group reports that collation of the responses received has revealed some clear results.

There is still time to add your views. The larger the response, the stronger the argument for change will be.

The survey form is in the October issue (page 6) and the collection box is still at CHIPS. The Wellbeing Group will produce a full report later.

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CHURCH ORGANISTE seeks work fee negotiable Has own keyboard Ph: Lyn 8569 7392

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Does the Qantas Choir Inspire You? The Mid Murray Council invites you to join

The Murray River Choir At Mannum’s ‘Take a River Tour’ One Day Festival brought to you by Mannum Waters

at the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under Wednesday 19th January 2011 The Murray River Choir will present three songs on the Santos Tour Down Under track adjacent to the finish Arch. The songs will celebrate our Murray River and living in Australia. We invite all interested community and youth members from across the Mid Murray region to be involved in this choir.

Choir rehearsals at the United Church Hall in Mannum, Cnr of Walker Ave and Greening St will commence on Monday 8th November at 7.30pm.

Please contact our Murray River Choir co-ordinator: Tracey Schache on 0406 581 252 to register as a Murray River Choir participant and volunteer at this international event.

Let’s showcase our community talents on the worldwide stage at Mannum’s ‘Take a River Tour’ One Day Festival brought to you by ‘Mannum Waters’ at the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under Stage 2 Finish. visit www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au for full program of events and community information

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I Can’t Grow Native Plants!

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thought native plants were supposed to be hardy!

I even asked for plants for arid conditions. But most of them died within the first month. I think I’ll go back to growing geraniums. At least they don’t cost me nearly $5 each.”

Yes, I’ve heard it before. You did everything they said - planted them as soon as you could after you got them home, watered them in well, even put some soil wetting agent in the hole and mulched around each one. All good. But here are another few tips.

Firstly, most nurseries grow their plants in a potting medium based on well-mulched pine bark or similar light moisture-holding medium. This potting soil is great while it remains moist, but it is difficult to re-wet if it starts to dry out. A few hours in the car, or even on the verandah, could be enough to dry the soil.

Overhead watering rarely re-wets the soil throughout.

So stand your new plants in a bucket of water for ten minutes to thoroughly wet the soil before planting them out. This also makes them slip easily from their tubes.

Another problem can be that the potting soil may dry out after planting, even though you watered it in well.

There are several possible reasons for this. The soil you are planting into could have poor moisture-holding capacity. Therefore, moisture is drawn quickly from your young plant into the surrounding soil. Also, the young plant is still drawing moisture entirely from its potting mixture as it hasn’t had time to put roots out into the garden. The garden soil (especially if it has very little organic matter) and the potting mixture are so different in their makeup that the roots stay where

they are - they don’t go exploring. So there are several things you can do. While soaking your new plant fill the hole you’ve just dug with water. The hole should be at least twice the depth of your tubestock. Add one third organic matter (well-rotted compost, or good quality potting mix, plus a dash of soil wetting agent) to two thirds of your own garden soil. Mix and moisten this well. Then make a small hole in the centre to fit the tube. Add a mulch of straw or shredded paper etc, but keep it away from the plant’s stem to avoid fungal attack.

Howmuchfollow-up watering will your new dryland plants need? That will depend upon how quickly they adapt and put out deep roots. A number of factors could contribute. For instance, light rainfall may seem to keep everything nice and moist but if the rain hasn’t penetrated more than a few centimetres, the tube could still be drying out. Don’t wait until the plant is turning brown. By then death is almost a certainty.

The best planting time is early Autumn, after the first rains. Choose plants which are either from your rainfall and soil type or from a drier area. Monitor the sub-soil moisture for the first twelve months. From then on, your plants should rarely need watering. If you can’t wait till Autumn to get started, or a beautiful little Eremophila was in flower and just begged to be bought, you could repot it into a bigger pot and hold it in a shade house till Autumn. I always mix a good quality potting soil 50/50 with soil from my own property, so that the plant will be better adapted to the surrounding soil.

Sunday Mornings As the sun streams through fog fingers and ibis probe the shallows, with wheelbarrow and spade I go to worship.

Where wind spits out the sand and nothing over finger-high is green, with tiny plants in hand I carry out my dreaming.

On the gentle rise behind the swamp, shell midden...circles of blackened earth, an image flickers into mind, wind whispers, “please remember… when bodies bent before small fires and fluid tongues and laughter met the morning gatherers of the river, fish straight from the net; where laughter echoed from tall gums as kookaburras woke the earth...” and I stand where rivermen took timber...nothing left… except...now, in my dreaming I renew this patch of ground.

I see the bushland filled again with flight and light and sound.

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Mannum Ice Works

Christmas Tree Festival Friday 26th November 9:00am - 3:00 pm Saint Martin’s Lutheran Hall

Serving the Mid Murray Block & Crushed Ice Firewood

Community Group Stalls selling Christmas Fare and Gifts Traditional and modern Christmas Tree display Performance by school children and other groups

Now Available!

Morning Tea and Lunch available Gold coin admission for adults - Children FREE

Mobile Coolroom Hire Cubby Houses Lay-By Welcome Dog Kennels Made to Measure

This is a town event with proceeds to Aminya and School Chaplaincy

Agent for Kleen Heat Gas Bushman Tanks Ph/Fax: Bus 8569 1813 Ph/Fax: A/h 8569 2040 www.mannumiceworks.websyte.com.au Props Brian & Jayne Bormann 81 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238 Issue Number 52

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Out Of This World

From The Lions’ Den

Astronomer’s Corner

The President’s Project: Aminya

ith Orion rising in the East in the early evening and the planet Jupiter overhead you know that summer is on its way.

If you have a copy of any of the Halley’s comet star charts they are a good example of how to plot the planets we see from night to night. Astronomy Ephemeris or Astronomy 2011 contain coordinates that allow the planets to be plotted on a star chart and visually find them in the sky.

The right ascension (the position of a celestial object east of the vernal equinox along the celestial equator) and declination (the angular distance north or south of the celestial equator) are used like longitude and latitude on the Earth to plot and locate celestial objects. The skill involved can be used in maths and science and orienteering, but also acts more generally as a way to become familiar with the Earth and its position in our universe. Some astronomy manuals talk through the way to create a star chart from scratch once the coordinates are known.

The orbit of a planet is naturally a flat, closed loop but when we see part of it in the sky it does not show its starting point or destination, these have to be worked out. On a flat star chart the orbit becomes a curved line showing its movement in the sky as it progresses through its orbit around the Earth. Many characteristics of such an orbit are complex but can be used for tracking and locating the object when the day-to-day facts and figure are worked out.

Obtaining copies of data or an ephemeris in order to plot the planets is one way to gain hands on experience in your own back yard. All you need is that dark patch of sky, some bearings (right ascension and declination) and a small telescope. A Norton’s 2000 star atlas may help to make sense of any data you need to know and is a life-long reference at hand.

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major project for Mannum Lions this year is to provide ongoing support for Mannum’s aged care facility - Aminya Village Hostel. To this end the Lions recently erected a front fence around the Hostel garden area, extending the secure area very significantly. The intention is to allow residents the opportunity to sit outside in an area where they can watch the activities of Adelaide Road. The photograph below shows Lions Colin Pym and Rod Pratt hard at work on the project.

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In addition, the Club is currently considering the provision of a large rotunda or shade sail area within the newly established secure zone. Such a structure would enable much more frequent use of the garden area by the residents.

Earlier in the year, the Club had presented Aminya with a cheque for $5000 to help in the purchase of electric beds, bedside cupboards and over-bed tables. In a real community effort, the local RSL, the Mannum Golf Club and the Mannum Community Club all made similar contributions, enabling Aminya’s facilities to be considerably enhanced.

Ami n ya r e s i d e n t C o l i n Wakefield tested a new electric bed at an informal ceremony on October 14th.

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Colin Wakefield, testing a new electric bed

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Issue Number 52

Mannum Rowing Club

Desert Sunsets

Rowers Stamp Their Authority annum rowers gave notice of their intention at the first Regatta of the Season.

The Regatta at Westlakes, Hosted by Scotch College, was held in blustery conditions in the morning that moderated in the afternoon, not uncommon to what we train in.

Of the eight events entered, Mannum crews won all eight. In one race, the quad 4, Mannum came 1st and 2nd.

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The winning Competitors were: 1. Dean Mobbs in an E single scull.

2. John Banks in a I single scull.

3. Deklan Banks in a 3rd grade single scull.

4. Dean Mobbs and Phil Gebhardt (a new member) in a mens F pair.

5. John Banks and Claire Banks in a I mixed double scull.

6. John Banks, Dennis Bock, Phil Gebhardt and Dean Mobbs with Claire Banks coxwain in a mens G coxed 4.

7. Max Lindsay, John Banks, Michael Wegener, (a chap from the UK, visiting Phil Mangelsdorf), Dennis Bock, Brian Bormann, Phil Gebhardt, and Dean Mobbs with Claire Banks as coxwain in the mens F eight.

8. Michael Wegener, Mark Johnston, Phil Gebhardt, Dean Mobbs and Vicky Knight (Port Adelaide) as coxwain in a E quad.

The other crew of Max Lindsay, John

Banks, Dennis Bock, and Brian Bormann with coxwain Claire Banks came in a close second (by about 2 seconds).

Training this year has not stopped since the successful Australian Masters Championship in Perth in June, which probably accounts for the fitness early in the Season. Training to date has all been done in small boats, doubles and sculls.

This type of training keeps everyone honest.

By rowing alongside each other it puts all under a little pressure rather than going out in one boat.

There are 3 more regattas before the Head of Yarra in Melbourne for which Mannum have entered a crew. This is an exciting 8.6 km race with plenty of bends and some 200 eight oared boats starting about 30 seconds apart, with the fastest starting last.

The average training distance to date has been 10 km per session, 4 days a week, so distance won’t be a problem, the pace of the race will be the telling factor. We will be rowing in the E-G class (55 years and over) which will have a lot of ex National Rowers, but we still hope to do well.

Don’t forget Social Rowing Sunday 7:30 am and yes the mornings are getting warmer. We would love to see a few younger people coming down and having a try.

Lonely road heads north Towards a flat horizon Uncluttered by any hint of urban sprawl Weather forecasters settled areas Just a memory Tyranny of distance the reality here Low scrub Crouches at the roadside Occasional pools of water Signal underground moisture Or a distant memory of rain On the flat horizon Wisps of cloud Strung out across a pale blue sky edged pink As the sun prepares To lower the mast for the day The sun sinks, oh so slowly Clouds of starlings rise in the sky Wheeling and circling A passing parade of musical proportions The earth is turning Grasps the night in its arms In the gathering dusk Nocturnal animals emerge Round fluorescent eyes watching The eyes cast an eerie glow The desert air to sleep for the night Waiting for the suns wake up call As the earth spinning on its axis Makes the turn to the giver of life.

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Cooking Dilemmas

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hile chatting with some volunteers recently, I was asked about ‘Pastry Cream’. “Is it different to a custard? I’d love to know how to make it.”

So this is dedicated to CHIPS and MMCSS. Their many valued volunteers give so much of themselves to the community. I for one am very appreciative of their dedication.

A custard is defined (as with most culinary preparations) by its ingredients and method of cooking. A cooked mixture of milk or cream and egg yolk, it can vary in consistency, depending on how much egg is used and is typically flavoured with sugar and vanilla. Pouring custard, crème anglaise, is widely used to pour over cakes or fruit, eaten as a dessert on its own or as a base for crème brulee or ice cream.

P a str y c r e a m (crème patissiere) is the result of starch added to the mix, in some cases along with chocolate or lemon.

The vanilla flavoured pastry cream is the traditional filling for chocolate éclairs.

Here is a tried and tested recipe for pastry cream, enjoy.

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cup milk egg yolks cup white sugar cup plain flour tablespoon butter tablespoon vanilla extract

In a small saucepan, heat milk to boiling point and remove from the heat.

In a heat proof mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth.

Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Beat in the flour.

Pour the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, beating constantly. When all the milk has been added, place the bowl over (not in) a pan of boiling water, or pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cook 2 minutes more, then remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool.

Send your cooking dilemmas to Angie, 39 Randell, St Mannum, SA 5238 or Email: mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net Angie Roesler

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A man driving down a country road spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. He pulls the car over and notices that the farmer is just standing there, doing nothing, looking at nothing.

The man gets out of the car, walks all the way out to the farmer and asks him, “Ah, excuse me, but what are you doing?”

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Issue Number 52

Mental Musings Make the most of today!

ach day we have before us 24 hours and it is called the present. We know this. A present is a gift; yesterday is history and tomorrow is a mystery.

There is no going back; yet amends can be made and foundations laid or built upon; so once again, for our own mental health, lets do it! We can use our time to develop ourselves in some way and do something positive for someone else.

Some people start a journal or

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make short notes so they can look back on achievements both positive and negative and then be encouraged to go on or try again.

That phone call, note or visit may only take a small amount of time, yet make a large difference in the life of another.

Weeding can also be a positive use of time, an opportunity for reflection or planning and also finding buried garden ornaments or plants we’d forgotten we had.

Just half a bucket every day or

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two means a few buckets full by the end of the week.

So it is with other necessary or unpleasant tasks. We can be rewarded with the results we see and feel good about getting something done with our time.

This too is good for our mental health and that of our community.

So - Invest your time. Make the most of your gift, Today.

Terry Udy

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Night Bowls Night Bowls starts again Thursday November 4th

he night bowls season commences again on the first Thursday in November.

Entries have been coming in and it is likely that 18-20 teams will start off the season. We are able to accommodate 24 teams so be there early and make sure of a game. Single entries will be used to make up teams if required. Bowlers should be at the clubhouse by 6:45 pm to register and enable the final draw to be done before

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the evening games commence at 7 pm.

This season will be held over a five week period and once again hot dogs or a sausage sizzle will be available each evening for the players. The bar helpers are ready to take on the job and provide refreshments as required.

Our synthetic greens are playing very well and should provide the bowlers with

excellent conditions for a great series of games over the coming five weeks.

Come down to the clubrooms and enjoy the atmosphere of the night. The club has plenty of bowls available for you to use.

Phone your entries in to Jack Pitcher on 8569 2012. If you have any questions about the night series then Jack will be happy to assist you.

Jack Pitcher

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Nominate them now for the Citizen of the Year Awards.

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Nominations are open now You can download a nomination form from our website www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

Please email postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au or call Rose on 8569 0100 if you have any questions or require assistance.

This is your chance to recognise the most deserving members of our community. Your nomination could lead to someone special being recognised with an award at the Council’s Australia Day celebrations.

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Issue Number 52

Mannum and The Information Age

Mannum Red Cross t the October meeting nine members attended, with one apology being accepted.

After the reading of the pledge President, Margot Thomas, presented Julie Walker with her badge.

Eight branch members attended the Regional Conference at Karoonda on August 23 rd, where Betty Williamson was presented with her 30 year badge.

Arrangements were finalised for our branch to have a two course lunch as the last Card Luncheon to be held on Thursday October 28th.

We also decided to hold a stall at the Christmas Tree Festival at St Martin’s Lutheran Hall on Friday November 26th.

All present were in favour of having the Christmas Lunch on Wednesday December 1st at the Mannum Hotel.

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hese days you’d be hard pressed to find an Australian who isn’t taking some level of interest in the state of affairs of our broadband infrastructure, especially in regional and rural areas. It seems that in this case, like many others, population concentration, and therefore votes, can be the key decider in whom to please first and with highest priority.

Thankfully in the Murraylands we ’ve m anaged to achie ve connectivity of some kind to most residents, albeit far from reaching parity with metropolitan areas in speed or pricing. However, now with the new WiMAX technology, this is to become a thing of the past. One of the first companies to blaze their way into Mannum was Broadband Anywhere, bringing the first Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) Government funded wireless services. As many of you would already know, the company was acquired earlier this year.

The network they built, however, has not only been maintained, but upgraded as well by new-kid-on-the-block Aussie Broadband. In just 8 months since

buying out the assets and re-employing Adelaide staff members, Aussie have managed to integrate the SA networks with their Victorian counterparts, obtain funding for a large WiMAX rollout spanning the Mid-North of SA, improve the existing base stations and, most importantly, bring WiMAX services to the Murraylands. While the ABG is paying subsidies on a limited number of these services Aussie has been the one to invest heavily into the area, no doubt led by Rob Seymour, who appears to remain an ambassador for internet services in the Murraylands communities.

Aussie Broadband was created with the merger of two regional providers, Wideband Networks and Westvic Broadband; both were already involved in the Government funding schemes helping regional and rural communities become an interactive part of the Information Age. The companies pooled their resources in 2008 and expanded to become the largest regional provider in Vic, and still maintain both ‘head’ offices; Warrnambool and Morwell. The

Adelaide office has also expanded to accommodate additional storage and testing areas, now with a new location and warehouse in Keswick.

Expanding to include regional SA makes Aussie the largest regional provider in Australia. Despite this, the company ethos remains strong, the regional focus unwavering. The Mannum Community Club have their voice and data services provided as part of a sponsorship deal and many local businesses have had packages t a i l o r - m a d e t o s u it th e i r requirements. Aussie currently employ around 50 staff; nearly all reside in regional areas. The support centre in Victoria boasts extended technical support hours for everyone, with 24 hour help desk support available for corporate clients.

Their new WiMAX network is already active, with more sites being rolled out as we speak. Some information is on the Aussie website but anyone wanting more specific SA contact can call Astrid at the Adelaide office 08 7070 1561 or email astrid@aussiebb.com.au.

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Off Road Trail Bikes in the Mid Murray t was interesting to see the survey in the last Mannum Mag asking for peoples opinion on Trail Bikes. Many in Mannum that don’t venture out of town to the back roads on weekends may not think there is a problem - oh but there is, and it is State Wide.

After volunteering over the last 10 years in areas where trail bikes operate and being told it is only a minority of these people that are anti-social it is unfortunate to have suffered the worst of this so called minority. Once an area is open to off roaders with tracks it becomes a birthright for them to have access, including the use of firearms to practise onwildlife, interpretive signs and posts. Sad but true.

I have met many people throughout the Mid Murraylands that are affected by these so called “tourists”, including an aged couple living between Mannum and Palmer that

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suffer constant noise from bikes and shots being fired at night around their home. Another family living near Morgan on a “quiet” property now have trail bike exhaust noise to deal with every weekend from the new neighbours “lifestyle” block, who also wanted to operate their “toys” on their land as well. Or consider the couple that purchased a Broome Rape Quarantined Property near Younghusband to revegetate then found trail bikes ripping up paddocks and leaving without the required decontamination of their “toys”, as is necessary in the containment zone.

When will the Police have time on top of all their others jobs to help the family on the Mannum/Palmer road that endure trail bikes roaring past their front gate regularly on the road reserve track to and from Mannum?

Then there is the best of all - sitting the back wheel of a “toy” on a newly

planted seedling then digging it up at full throttle with the wheel - 19 counts of vandalism linked to trail bikes at this site near Mannum.

But wait there is more. Mannum to Wellington LAP have had fences and revegetation work destroyed, Mid Murray Council reserve fencing has been destroyed at various sites, Bush For Life Sites have been vandalised by trail bikes, the “top” car park at Mannum Waterfalls has been used and abused by entire families with children and adults ripping up the area with mini and trail bikes. The list goes on and will obviously continue when an internet check on club websites, that are sponsored by large corporations, uncovers chat of where to go and how to save by using public land in the Mid Murray district and elsewhere in the State.

Are these “tourists” really an asset

to the region for the sake of selling a few litres of fuel, some cartons of iced coffee and numerous cans of premixed whiskey flavoured soft drink while local residents must sit in silence and put up with little bullies on wheels?

In my case I think NOT. And they say Greenies are trouble makers planting native seedlings, picking up litter, doing landcare work, growing native seedlings and general dogooding.

As mentioned earlier this problem is state wide. I met people from the Roxby Downs area recently who told of the boys on bikes ripping up the Sturt Desert Peas that have emerged after the rains on the dunes. Maybe a 100% social justice levy could reduce the affects of these machines when sold new, the cheap stuff on sale from Asia could attract a 200% levy.

Gavin Smith

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Issue Number 52

Lions Club of Ridley

Bring it on

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he footy was all over for the year.

The sun was shining brightly and it was the Saturday of a long weekend. A time of bliss and yet there was a very large hole in my life.

Throughout the football season there was no doubt about what I would be doing; watching TV Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I could recite the statistics such as Hard Ball Gets, Inside Fifties and other esoteric terms. Now, nothing! Blank!

Rudderless, drifting on a slough of despondency.

Perhaps, I thought, I might go down to the pub. I could watch the races. There were always races.

Maybe I could join the bowls club.

There were always those risking sunburn and back strain rolling strange shaped balls along avenues of green, often fake grass nowadays.

However the matter was taken out of my hands. I had reached the car and started the engine when the passenger door opened and my wife slid into the passenger’s seat.

“I thought we would plant some vegetables this spring. The price of them being what it is we can save some money and get some healthy exercise too. So let’s go to the nursery and get what we need.”

What we needed included fertilisers, soil wetters, stakes, a new spade and rake and seedlings - very expensive seedlings.

When we arrived home the Board of Control announced that we didn’t have anywhere to plant our newly acquired seedlings. To overcome that problem I could dig out part of the back lawn. We would save water and I wouldn’t have so much lawn to mow.

By Monday I had managed to remove the lawn and dig over the ground, fertilise and water it. The seedlings had not yet been planted. I was assured that I could do that over the next few days before dinner.

The next weekend arrived and I had

aged about ten years. My back hurt, thighs, hamstrings and calf muscles were still sore from digging and there were numerous blisters and cuts on my hands. I thought I might be able to relax in front of TV but no, already some weeds had shown themselves so it was time to weed, water with liquid fertiliser and hoe the rows. My first rest came on Monday when I struggled into work.

And so it continued, week in and week our until finally the lady of the house announced that we could actually pick some of our own produce. She told me with moist eyes that I could have a steak and a home grown salad. This was reward indeed.

Steaks had almost disappeared from the table in our house as we had veered closer and closer to a vegetarian establishment.

Saturday night and I could smell the meat cooking. You can’t smell a salad; that is why it is so unappetising. The taste buds began to work and the saliva flowed. I sat at the table in eager expectation. With due ceremony, the plate waspresented to me. In vain I looked for the expected treat. Finally I found it lurking shamefacedly under a lettuce leaf. In a restaurant you will be served a three hundred gram steak, the piece of meat I had found would weigh in at thirty grams if it had a twenty five gram weight on it.

“Since our summer garden has been such a success we must immediately plan and plant our autumn vegies.”

I nodded grimly and took another fork full of lettuce and carrot sticks.

The newspaper was beginning to enthuse about the on-coming night series. I began to count the days.

Since my time with the football is sacred, it was something to view with eager anticipation. The funny thing is that I don’t really like football and had never taken any particular interest in it until I was married.

Bring it on.

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n August a very enjoyable evening, punctuated with a good measure of hilarity, was shared with some members of the Mannum Lions Club at the Mannum Motel Café. Having been included in the Riverland Zone in the past, it provided a good opportunity for Ridley folk to meet with Wally Hammond, our newly elected Zone 3 Chairman.

Attended by Lions from Mannum, Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge City and Karoonda, a Zone 3 meeting, including a BBQ lunch, was held in August at the Swan Reach Ridley Lions Den. Unfortunately, due to a prior commitment Lions from Tailem Bend (also included in Zone 3) were unable to attend.

Ridley Lions are investigating the installation of Recyclables (drink containers) Bins at our major towns of Sedan, Swan Reach, Cambrai and Nildottie. These are a proven fundraiser in the Mannum district enabling many worthwhile causes to benefit. We have been invited to visit Mannum Lions to view their installations, review their “modus operandi” and afterwards join them for their monthly dinner meeting on 26th October.

On Tuesday 5th October the Lions District Governor Graham Smithers and his wife Judy honoured us by attending a dinner meeting at the Sedan Hotel, where he inducted Damian Stammers of Nildottie into

club membership. We welcome Damian and trust he enjoys being a member of our district club. As supervisor of clubs from Mt Gambier to Darwin, Graham is very busy.

With the Christmas Season bearing down on us like a run-away express we are planning to have our club members Christmas Party/Dinner at the Blanchetown Hotel. Mid Murray Tours of Nildottie have generously offered free transport to the venue from Nildottie and Swan Reach.

An auction to be held at the Swan Reach Lions Den is being planned for Adelaide Cup Weekend in 2011.

Many donations have been received to date but needed some sorting. A working bee followed by a BBQ dinner was held in September enabling the Den to be tidied up to make room for more donations.

Invitations and information flyers about The Lions Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch to be held on Sunday December 5th at the Nildottie Hall are being planned. The Hall Committee have generously waived the hall hire fee. Due to their generous program of Community Grants, Mid Murray Council have made free coach transport from Cambrai, Sedan and Swan Reach available. Seniors and/or Carers are invited to phone Tony (8570 1068) or Geoff (8564 5031) to register their interest.

Geoff Hennig Secretary and Publicity Officer

Lions District Governor Graham Smithers (second from left) and Damian Stammers of Nildottie (third from left). His sponsor Rocco Primomo (far right) was presented with a sponsorship certificate by Club President Leigh Smith (far left).

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Lester Howie Clinic Official Opening

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r. Peter Joyner officially opened Mannum Medical Centre’s “Lester Howie Clinic” on Monday 11th October, 2010 in the presence of the late Mr Lester Howie’s family, his building associates, members of the health services who will be utilizing the facilities and medical and hospital staff.

Lester Howie implemented many changes to the Mannum District Hospital building for over 30 years and Mannum Medical Centre since it’s relocation adjacent to the hospital in 1997 and it seemed fitting that his long association with these services was recognized by naming these facilities after him. Mannum Medical Centre has had about five major additions/alterations over this period of which Lester Howie carried out all the modifications with little interruption to the services simultaneously being carried out at the Medical Centre.

Since completion of the additions and changes at the rear of the Mannum District Hospital, facilities have been increased and gradually utilized more, according to community demand. These facilities are predominantly used by the physiotherapists, psychologist, optometrist, audiologist, diabetic educator, blood pressure/asthma

clinic nurse and Adelaide Cardiology as well as several other visiting services including a continence advisor, speech pathologist and mental health clinician but will also be used by the doctors at Mannum Medical Centre as required.

There is a parking area at the rear of the hospital for patients attending these consulting rooms with entry via Esmeralda Street and an area on Esmeralda Street has also been made available for excess parking.

For the community’s own well-being, we are encouraging people who have appointments at the clinic at the rear of the hospital with any of the doctors or visiting specialists/therapists to park in the designated parking area near Lester Howie Clinic. Entering offEsmeralda Street is the shortest route direct to the rooms.

We wish to maintain the privacy of the Mannum District Hospital in-patients and also reduce cross infection with visitors passing through the hospital corridorsmerely as an entry to the clinic at the rear of the hospital. There is also a need to keep through traffic at the hospital to a minimum to maintain clear corridors etc. in the case of an emergency.

Dr Peter Joyner and Lester Howie’s widow Margaret Howie

Kirstie Pym, Operations Manager

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2010 Courses

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ourses and classes will continue in 2010, and are as always open to all members of our community.

Getting the Most out of your Computer Wednesday, 10 weeks 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register now for future courses

Starting Out on Your Computer Tuesday, 5 weeks 6:00pm - 9:00pm Currently in session

Art Class with Evelyn Monday, weekly 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Starting Out on Your Computer Friday, 5 weeks 9:00am - 12:00pm Currently in session

Zumba Dancing (Mannum Club) Tuesday, weekly 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Resume Writing (Free Workshop) Wednesday 24th November One day, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Registration is essential to avoid disappointment.

Courses available on demand are Adult Literacy and Numeracy, Myob, Digital Story Telling, Getting the Most Out of the Internet, Sewing Group. Call MMCSS 8569 2129 for more details.

Mannum Mag

Issue Number 52

‘Take A River Tour’ Festival Major Sponsor Announced

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he waters are rising in Mannum and so is Santos Tour Down Under fever and excitement, with this international cycle event just around the corner.

The Mid Murray Council is host to the Stage 2 Finish of the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under and is pleased to announce Mannum Waters as the major sponsor of Mannum’s ‘Take a River Tour’ festival.

Mannum Waters is South Australia’s first residential marina of its kind on the River Murray. The marina will be a world-class development in Mannum.

Stage 2 of the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under commences in Tailem Bend, travels through the Adelaide Hills, Tungkillo and Palmer, entering Mannum via Sedan, Male, Dollard, Gass, Long Gully and Purnong Roads then on to the finish under the grand Santos Tour Down Under arch on Randell Street.

“We have formulated an extensive programme of events in conjunction with the Stage 2 Finish in Mannum and are extremely excited to have secured ‘Mannum Waters’ as the major sponsor of Mannum’s Take a

River Tour festival”, said Chief Executive Officer, Dean Gollan.

It has been three years since Mannum last hosted a Santos Tour Down Under stage and in true community style, support events will invite residents and youthfrom across the Mid Murray Council and Murraylands regions to participate in this prestigious event.

The 2008 Regional Dance Spectacular was highly successful, attracting over 100 students from across the region.

“It is from this success, that we are formulating a series of community events in conjunction with the Santos Tour Down Under such as the Murray River Choir to showcase our artistic and cultural talents on the world wide stage” Dean Gollan said.

Mannum Waters will present the festival’s Murray River Choir and the After Tour Concert/Fireworks Display.

The Mannum Waters Murray River Choir will celebrate all things Australian and profile our great waterway, the Murray River. This artistic presentation in ‘Qantas’ choir tradition is sure to capture the hearts

of all spectators in readiness for the Stage 2 Finish of the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under. It is hoped that this outstanding support event will attract over 100 singers and flag raisers.

Mannum Waters director David Potter said the festival will be a fantastic community event which Mannum Waters is proud to support.

“The festival is a wonderful opportunity for the community and visitors alike to come together and celebrate the final stage of a world-renowned cycling tour with the backdrop of the beautiful River Murray”, he said.

“We’re delighted to be working with the Mid Murray Council.”

“The Santos Tour Down Under is more than a bike race, it’s a celebration of cycling, and Mannum’s Take a River Tour festival will be a great addition to the events taking place in January,” says Santos Tour Down Under Race Director Mike Turtur.

“The Mid Murray Council has really got behind the Santos Tour Down Under and it’s a credit to their hard work and that of the local

community that they have created an event like the Take a River tour festival that will create, attract and entertain locals and visitors to the region.”

‘Take a River Tour’ to Mannum, brought to you by Mannum Waters, and enjoy their one day festival on Wednesday 19 t h January in association with the Stage 2 Finish of the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under.

For further information, contact the Mannum Visitor Information Centre on 85691303 or visit www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au for the full programme of events and further information.

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Books I’ve Never Read The French Chef

by Sue Flay Off to Market

by Tobias A. Pigg An Inflammation

by Arthur Itis Downpour!

by Wayne Dwops The Scent of A Man

by Jim Nasium Animal Illnesses

by Ann Thrax Fallen Underwear

by Lucy Lastic House Construction

by Bill Jerome Home Look Younger

by Fay Slift Glass Bikini

by Seymore Skynn The Yellow River

by I. P. Freely My Golden Wedding

by Anna Versary The Insurmountable Problem

by Major Setback Crime Does Not Pay

by Laura Norda The Artic Ocean

by I.C. Waters

On My Bookshelf

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ith the end of the year approaching and possibly holidays for some, with opportunities for leisure time, I have compiled a list of my favourite reads over the last year or so, which may be of interest to any fellow bookworms. They are all fiction with the exception of “Marley & Me”.

Those marked with an asterisk are in Mannum Library’s stock and they will order any others in from other libraries if asked. What would we do without them?

Adichie, Chimanda Ngozi The Thing Around Your Neck Half of A Yellow Sun Purple Hibiscus

Grenville, Kate The Lieutenant *

A First Fleet soldier and astronomer meets a young aboriginal girl who teaches him her language and two remarkable people find ways to share understanding. It is based on the First Fleet notebooks of William Dawes.

Grogan, John Marley & Me

The last two are powerful novels by a Nigerian writer. “Half of a Yellow Sun” is set before and during the Biafran War and is a real eye-opener.

Birkegaard, Mikkel The Library of Shadows *

This first novel by a Danish author is an unusual combination of thriller and fantasy. Unputdownable.

Brooks, Geraldine The Year of Wonders *

Written by an Australian author this novel is based on the true story of a “plague village” in England in 1675. It is an unforgettable read and inspiring, not depressing.

Byrski, Liz Food, Sex & Money

Another Australian author. Forty years after leaving school, four old school friends meet and embark on a business venture. A great read for women of a certain age and the title’s subjects do come into it!

Chevalier, Tracy Beautiful Creatures

Mary Anning, an uneducated young girl who found dinosaur fossils in Lyme Regis in the early 19th Century and went on to become a world authority on the subject. ( I have seen some of her finds in the Museum of Natural History in London.)

All of this historical novelist’s books are very good, but this is my favourite. Based on the true story of

Journalist John Grogan’s hilarious and touching true story about Marley, the world’s worst dog. A yellow Labrador Retriever, Marley is boisterous, brainless and uncontrolled, but with a heart of gold.

Ham, Rosalie The Dressmaker Summer At Mount Hope *

All the women I have lent these to have loved these “black” comedies of small town life. Both are set in Victoria, the first in the 1950s, the second in the 1890s, near Geelong.

Hearn, Lian Across The Nightingale Floor *

Part 1 of an imagined trilogy set in feudal Japan. Written by an Australian author, I think they were originally intended for teenage readers but spread to the adult market.

Larsson, Steig The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo * The Girl Who Played With Fire * The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest *

I think this huge, detailed and

fascinating trilogy by a Swedish writer has already been read by a lot of people in Mannum. If you haven’t yet read them, be warned, they are addictive, but they are also violent and confronting and not for the squeamish.

O’connor, Brendan The Mammy The Chisellers The Granny

This is a delightful trilogy set in working class Dublin. Times were hard and people were poor but these books are written with humour and are a joy to read.

Shaffer, Mary Ann The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society

In spite of its odd title this delightful book is loved by all who read it, I have enjoyed it twice, so far.

Written in the form of letters it is set in occupied Guernsey during World War 2.

Sparnon, Karen Madonna of the Eucalypts

The first novel by this Australian author, it is a touching and informative story of a woman, from a life in the Aeolian island of Salina to a new life in Mildura. It makes you understand how hard it must have been for our forebears coming to a harsh new land. I have also read and enjoyed this twice.

And lastly, St. John, Madeleine The Women in Black

This is a deceptively simple tale set in Sydney in the 1960s. The women in black work in a large department store and this is their story.

Happy Reading!

Jo Kader

Ageing in the Murraylands with Millie

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hat do we expect from CHIPS? The ‘fall’ and ‘rise again’ of CHIPS in recent months is of intense interest to anyone concerned with how our local community looks after those of us who need a helping hand, or want to extend a helping hand.

With funding now available for the next 12 months, a new Coordinator appointed, and a new Board elected at the recent AGM, I will pose some requests on behalf of us ordinary citizens.

I believe that recent events demonstrate that the Board needs to prove itself to us if they want our continuing support. Let’s please have regular information about the Board’s decisions and activities, so that we can be confident of what they are doing. Let’s hear what training they are receiving to ensure they understand their legal and professional responsibilities. Let’s hear that basic Page 18

business practices like annual audits are being addressed. Let’s hear about training, policies and practices addressing issues of conflict-of-interest, bullying, sexism, discrimination, for Board members and staff alike. Let’s hear about responsible support and oversight of paid staff, so that they are not run into the ground working for us.

How will that happen? We should not have to rely on articles in The Standard to get information; after all, many people in the Mannum area do not read The Standard because it does not have a local focus. The Mag, on the other hand, reaches many of the people who are a part of CHIPS, whether consumers, volunteers, or supporters. But since the Mag does not have reporters, it relies on articles being submitted.

Would the Board commit to providing an article Mannum Mag

for each Mannum Mag, informing us of their decisions and activities? And let’s continue to hear from the staff of CHIPS about the activities going on. Their regular articles in the Mannum Mag are terrific.

The Mag also provides an opportunity for us to ‘keep them honest’, in the words of the Democrats in their heyday. Letters can be written to the Editor raising genuine issues and concerns before they reach crisis point. And this can be done under a pen-name if required. Let’s use this ‘second chance’ with a vital community service wisely and well.

Millie

Sillie Millie says: Watch out, folks, Millie’s getting steamed up, and boy, once she gets a bee in her bonnet, sparks have been known to fly. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Issue Number 52

Hall Happenings he Hall folk have been very busy having fun and going places the past month The aromatherapy workshop was attended by many people who had a day of information, trying various oils and learning how to use the right oil for a specific need. And of course the lunch was great as well. Well done Judy, looking forward to the next one.

Another stand out activity was the trip to Adelaide for Tea and Symphony. This was put on by the Adelaide Symphony orchestra in their practice theatre in Hindley Street. We are off for another concert in November.

The men of The Hall have been having a monthly men’s only bus trip, so it was only fair that we ran a ladies only trip. They visited the Chocolate factory in Woodside, and yes several thrift shops on the way home; it was a good thing Bob put the trailer on the back.

For Mental Health Week this year The Hall participated in two activities. The first being an open day on 13th at The Hall. Raelene, our scrabble fanatic hosted a Scrabble competition with lots of prizes. It was conducted over three rounds of half hour each and each round folk had to change tables.

The second was a joint exercise with MMCAG to the Stall in the

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A Money Minded workshop made us think of how money can be used well and to our advantage, Thanks Althea. Several Wii days helped fill in the calendar and of course the exercise helped a little with fitness.

For the past six weeks several folk have been using produce from our garden to make delicious soup. Men and women have been seen cutting, peeling and stirring up a nutritious meal for us all, well done guys Our new coordinator is finding her feet. Bev does the Fridays now, and Terry comes in on Mondays and Wednesdays. Bev has a wealth of experience interacting and encouraging folk to become involved which will be a great benefit to The Hall and the programs.

The next month has a full calendar and with Christmas coming on so quickly I hope I can stay the pace.

Terry Udy

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Do You Love Bike Riding?

Join the Mannum Bike Group

Departing every Sunday from the Mannum Leisure Centre at 9:30 am sharp.

Phone Kerry on 0439 877 849 for more details.

Cycling is a great form of fitness and is the new golf.

Let’s get a group together just to have fun or for those interested in readiness for Mannum’s “Murray River Recreational Ride/Race” on January 19th at the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under.

“I’ve really had it with my dog,” said the first guy to his neighbour. “He’ll chase anyone on a bicycle” “Hmmm, that is a problem,” said the neighbor. “What are you going to do about it?”

“Guess the only answer is to confiscate his bike!”

Taking Chances Letter to a granddaughter about to leave home

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ife is full of chances and that’s part of the fun.

But there are some chances that have such potentially nasty consequences they are not worth taking. Like smoking - or playing cricket in a field of blue asbestos - or putting your life savings into the pokies. On the other hand there are some chances that are worth the risk.

Marriage for instance. Not that it isn’t a risk. There are no certainties anywhere along the way on that one.

I’ve had 51 years of it and I reckon I am a qualified expert in that field.

People are risky things to bet on.

Still, there isn’t much alternative unless you want to be a hermit.

But you live by faith. I don’t mean you can choose to live by faith - you do live by faith. Your choice is - faith in what. Think about it. If you came here from another world and could see molecules and atoms, you’d think we were all living by faith walking on that stuff. After all, matter is mostly space isn’t it? Come to think of it I guess so are we. Every step we take is an act of faith that our molecules and the molecules we’re walking on won’t collapse into each other and we end up a mess of blood and bone and grass and dirt. Still, if we worried about it all the time we wouldn’t do much else. So we take our chances, step out in faith that the laws of physics will continue to apply and enjoy life

Mannum Day Centre Mannum Day Centre is open from Mondays to Fridays except Public Holidays.

The Day Centre is available for hire by community groups for a small donation.

Please ring on 8569 0219 for more information.

WEEKLY Monday

9:30am

Knitting Group. Bring your craft along and join in!

Tea/coffee provided. For $6, stay for a cooked lunch.

Tuesday 9am-10:30am Mannum Weight Watchers.  Rhonda 8569 1123.

Tuesday 10am-2:30pm Social Day. Bingo in morning and games in afternoon.

Cost $6 for the day which includes cooked lunch.

Tuesday * 6:00pm Yoga. (*Except during school holidays.)  Monica Martin 0488 133 625.

Thurs/Friday * 10:00am Scrabble Day. (*Alternating Thursday/Friday. Dates change so please ring to confirm times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of scrabble. Cost $2 for the morning or $6 for a cooked lunch MONTHLY 2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross 1st Wednesday 7:00pm Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from Mediation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups.

2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm Men’s Group. Socialisation and companionship. $6 for centre based activities including a cooked lunch. Outings are held on a regular basis. Costs may vary on these days.

3rd Wednesday 1:30-3pm Card Afternoon. Bring your cards and participate in a friendly relaxed game of 500, Canasta, Bridge, Whist (the choice is yours!). Cost $2 (includes afternoon tea.)

4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Discussion Group.  Ralph on 8569 1264.

If you would like further information or would like to attend the Day Centre for activities are unable to get transport, please contact Louise Haby, Mannum Day Centre Coordinator (8569 0219)

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The trick isn’t in avoiding taking chances. You have to choose what chances to take out of the ones you have available, and there are places on this planet where most people don’t get a very good selection. But have you noticed that even in those places people can have smiling faces?

No, the trick is in deciding what chances you will take and then getting on with it.

Personally I have always preferred to have a backup plan. When they started getting out and about, my kids were always told that if uneasy about the company or circumstances they were in - call home. We’ll come.

Any time. We knew they were taking chances and we tried to plan for it. So should you.

However, there are things you just can’t plan for. What choices other people will make, for instance. That’s what makes marriage so tricky and why it’s a good idea to find out as best you can what values they are basing their choices on before you get committed to someone. Because everyone has values - I would go so far as to say everyone worships something. Maybe it’s more acceptable now to say everyone trusts in something. Money is an obvious one and those people are not good to put your trust in unless, of course, you value money above all else too.

Obviously, you must choose your own values before you can decide who to trust to share your life, or your money, or even your apartment with.

Now is the time. Before you take the big chances. I’d like to say that choosing values will keep you safe, but it won’t. Things change. You will change. The people you are closest to will change. Even some of your values will change. But if you have chosen your values and your risks, you will be able to see where it has gone wrong, or where it needs to go better.

There is a time for everything; changing your ways or maintaining yourself, trusting or rejecting, patience or confrontation. It’s faith you need. Not blind faith - that’s another word for carelessness. Faith that what you do matters and the recognition that what others do matters too. Not just to you but to everyone. Faith that this world is not an accident and neither are you.

Faith that taking chances allows you to grow. Faith that there are no mistakes that are unforgivable if you’re willing to do better. Faith that there are other people trying their best and you can find them.

And faith that when grandma and grandpa say you are the best thing on the planet they know what they are talking about.

Vivian Garner

Hospital Programs - Phone 8569 0200 Audio Clinic: for appointments phone 1800 057 220 Child & Youth Health Services: Contact 1300 733 606 for appointment Community Midwifery Service: phone 8569 0200 to make a booking Community Nursing Service:MurrayMallee CommunityHealth Service Phone 8535 6800.

Hire of Crutches: visit the hospital or phone 8569 0200 Mannum Domiciliary Care Services: phone 8569 0240 or through the hospital on 8569 0200.

Meals on Wheels: Doctors referral necessary Optometrist: For an Appointments phone 8569 0200.

Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Appointments phone 8569 0200.

Private Podiatry: Appointment to be made at the Domiciliary Care Office phone 8569 0240.

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Mannum Mag

Issue Number 52

Mannum Golf Club

Whistle Toot

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he PSMarion has finally returned to her home port of Mannum.

The boat left Mannum on Friday September 10th to travel to the Riverland to be slipped at the Berri slipway for extensive work to be carried out on the hull and paddle boxes.

PS Marion on the Berri slipway

Passenger allocations were fully booked for all stages of the cruise to Blanchetown, Morgan and the Riverland. The upstream cruises were organised by the Morgan Museum.

The boat’s captains were able to negotiate the higher water, and pass through the locks without too many headaches on their way to Berri.

After many hours of hard work by volunteers and slipway workers the PS Marion started her return cruise from Berri to Mannum on Friday October 15th, again with passengers that included many school children.

The weather was inclement and not very kind to the boat, crew and passengers. A strong wind blew, and the rain at times was horizontal. One

passenger comment said it all: “I reckon we could go surfing there are real white caps out there.”

Captain Trevor Bedford ensured a safe passage through Lock 4, and the boat arrived in Loxton for the night.

The following days were cool and fine allowing passengers to enjoy the river views from the decks. The PS Marion stopped overnight at Kingston On Murray, Waikerie, Morgan, Blanchetown, and Wongulla and arrived in Mannum on Friday October 20th.

The Mannum Dock Museum committee met on Thursday 16th September to finalise the plans for the revamping of the museum. These are now being prepared for presentation and fine tuning by professional museum designers, in consultation with the Mannum Dock Museum and the Museum Committee. The next meeting will be on Tuesday November 9th.

Roger Baker is well on his way with work on the wooden replica of the wheel and fire box of Randell’s Mary Ann that will form part of the downstairs section of the museum.

If anyone would like to find out about volunteering at the Mannum Dock Museum and Information Centre, please contact Jenny Callander on 8569 2733 or visit the website at www. psmarion.com Jenny Twigden

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he winter season is coming to a close and with some “golf friendly” weather has seen a busy time at the club this month.

Mannum junior Nick Kroehn representing the Murraylands competed in the SA Country Amateur Championships at the Waikerie Golf Club held on September 18th - 19th; the team finished runner-up in the teams division.

The ladies winter closing day was held on Wednesday October 13th with an Ambrose competition. A light lunch was enjoyed by all, followed by the Ladies AGM. Elected for 2010/11 season were Captain/Secretary: Lisa Hancock,HandicapManager: Sandra Dahlitz and delegates to the Club Committee: Lisa Hancock and Hilary Miller.

The ladies have also continued to travel around to other golf clubs, having competed at Riverside, Oakbank, South Lakes and Mt Barker. The only notable win was Lisa Hancock winning C grade at Oakbank.

Saturday 16th October was the club closing day for the winter season.

Although the weather was cool and overcast 27 players competed in an Ambrose competition. The winning team consisted of Craig Hogben, Bill Banks, Helen Bickley and new member Ron Keys. The season trophies for the Ladies Wednesday and Saturday competitions, as well as the Men’s Saturday and Tuesday

competitions were presented along with an evening meal which was enjoyed by all who attended.

Congratulations also go to Trevor and Hilary Miller who competed in the Murray Bridge spring classic on Friday 15th October. They played in cold, wet and windy conditions to finish a credible 2nd place in the 2 ball mixed Ambrose competition.

Thursday 21st October was the Club AGM, which saw the following people elected to the committee for 2010/11. President: Trevor Miller, Vice President: Randyl Whittenbury, Captain: Jeff Applebee, Vice Captain: Phil Kroehn, Committee Members: Craig Chadwick, Trevor Johnson, Leith Kahl, David Wilson, Athalae Jericho and Ladies Delegates: Lisa Hancock and Hilary Miller.

On Sunday October 24th the Clubs annual Sponsors Day sponsored by C and R Gardening Services was held.

The field consisted of 15 teams representing businesses in and around the Mannum area that sponsor the Club. All teams enjoyed the day and appreciated playing in sunny conditions. The winners of the day where: 1st Neil Warhurst Automotive.

2nd Mt Pleasant Butchers.

3rd Steed and Pohl Surveyors.

With the warmer weather now here, why not get out and have a round of golf. For all enquiries please contact the Club on 8569 2066.

Neil Warhurst

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My Place The House on Beech Street – A reminiscence by Vivian Garner

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y place was big and crowded and happy and the way things were supposed to be, as far as I could tell. They were tough times, the depression hadn’t fully lifted and my parents were hastened into marriage by my unanticipated arrival. Mom didn’t move out, Dad moved in. Now I realize that grandma wasn’t all that pleased at having her big elegant house taken over by adult children. She preserved a little room over the landing upstairs for her “spare bedroom” even though it meant Auntie B had to sleep on the couch my parents were given for a wedding present. It wouldn’t have met modern expectations but it was working well for me. With Auntie B to read to me every night and Grandma

and Grandpa to take me everywhere with them and Mom to sew and look after me and my wonderful Dad to tease me and throw me up in the air, I was pretty satisfied.

My great grandmother had moved in, sleeping in the downstairs dining room on the “studio couch” and keeping her worldly goods in the downstairs pantry. She was a lively character with tons of energy. The only problem I had with her was that she kept mending my clothes when I thought I needed new ones. She was an outrageous flirt and had a stream of older male visitors. They’d sit in the big kitchen drinking tea with her and explain to me in perfect seriousness that she was “Lizzie Lang, the prettiest girl on the mountain.” She’d had her admirers before great grandpa married her and when they all retired to town they came back. She lived to be well over 90 and she could do a mean dance step which she loved to demonstrate to my friends. And she tried to poach my boyfriend when I brought my husband-to-be home. She approved of him and insisted he had to sit with her at dinner.

Which was a lot better reception than he got from my parents. She loved to visit and used to slip out to her many relatives and phone well after midnight

for grandpa to come and drive her home. She was paranoid about nursing homes and when grandpa and grandma decided they needed a vacation she overheard them talking about putting her in the local home for “respite”. She climbed out the pantry window and went visiting until they had returned.

My uncle also moved back in at times, with his wife when he was first married and then, with a baby son as well, while he built his first house right next door. They got grandma’s “spare room”, but then he was her favourite. Mom had to pull in her radio aerial when the inspector came by or get a fine because grandpa had only paid for one. Same for the upstairs TV when we got one.

I lived all my young life in that house with one bathroom between us all and it contained the only toilet. We had one telephone. By the time I was in high school we had an illegal extension upstairs everyone listened in. Mom’s name was Vivan too, though no one called her that, so when calls came for “Vivian” she always answered “yes?” She knew it made boy friends nervous. When I was little I was never lonely and I thought I was the luckiest kid in town.

2011 Poster Competition - NOW ON! China Painting and Porcelain Art n issue 50 I offered an opportunity for 6 lessons with me in Mannum. I have cancelled my offer due to circumstances not of my making.

I have lessons here in Tanunda at my home and enjoy the company of students from Mannum, Tungkillo, Eden Valley and Waikerie.

Thank you to the venues I visited where I found the people very friendly, I am sorry that I had to waste your time.

I do not consider my time wasted if it makes people aware of Porcelain Art, a very old and wonderful art form I have been involved in for about 27 years.

I do hope you will support the Porcelain Art section at your show. We were so pleased to be instrumental in getting it started.

Again, thank you to everyone who had been so helpful. Happy Painting.

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2nd & 3 prizes a Family Pass to the 2011 Mannum Show

e are inviting entrants to let their mind run free and create a poster for next year’s Mannum Show.

Select from animals big and small, people and places, our very own River Murray or anything your mind can think of in a world where only the strongest, boldest and most colourful will survive.

Note: Your poster must display somewhere the following text.

Mannum Show Saturday March 5th 2011 and you must create your own Original Slogan. For example, “Mannum Show! You have to go!” or “Mannum Show!

The best little country show!”

Competition Rules  Entrants must be under 18 years of age (before March 5, 2011)  You must obtain permission from your parent/guardian before you enter this competition.  You must provide the Mannum Show Society with your name, email or postal address if you wish to enter this competition.  The Mannum Show Society will only ever use your personal details for the purposes of administering this competition, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without your permission.  Only one entry will be accepted per person.  Last day before judging Wednesday 17 Nov. 2010 (5pm or post marked with date)  Winners will be published in 2010 December Issue of Mannum Mag

Those three items (title, date and original slogan) must be on your poster to be eligible for a prize!

Entries must be on A4 size paper.

The poster can be done in any art form, including computer images, painting, pencil etc.

 The deadline for receiving entries for the competition is final. No entries received after the given date will be considered.  The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.  The prize(s) must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred.  The Mannum Show Society does not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries due to the Internet or postal service. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt.  No responsibility is accepted for ineligible entries.  Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them when entering this competition.

Entries can be lodged by one of the following methods.

Posting to: Mannum Agricultural Society Inc. Poster Competition PO Box 244, Mannum SA 5238

Emailing to: mannumshow@yahoo.com.au

Hand delivered to: GrowSA 9 Randell Street Mannum SA 5238

Posters will be displayed at GrowSA office 9 Randell Street, Mannum

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St Andrew’s Church

Mannum RSL

Centenary at Mannum

lanning for the 100 year celebrations at St Andrew’s Church at Mannum is well under way.

Past ministers Peter Fisher, Ian Mussared, David Keay, Roger Hilton and Richard Morris will be attending and it is understood that Doreen Collett is keen to join us for the occasion.

Peter Patterson, who was at Mannum from 1956 to 1961, was one of the four chaplains appointed by the church to minister to the British forces at Woomera and Maralinga during the atomic tests. Peter suffers from radiation poisoning and we know that his thoughts will be

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with us even though it may be physically impossible for him to attend. We are grateful for his history of the first fifty years of the Church of England and now, the Anglican Church, in Mannum, Mount Pleasant and Mount Torrens.

Although invitations have been sent to many people with connections to the church through attendance, marriage, baptism or membership of the various church groups, a further invitation is extended to anyone who wishes to attend the service on 28th November at 10:30 am at St Andrew’s.

Bishop Keith Rayner who is the former Archbishop of Adelaide, Melbourne and Primate of the Anglican Church in Australia will be preaching and Rev Bruce Cliff will lead the service.

Angela Stephens and Ann Dyer are preparing a visual display of church events and celebrations and anyone with items that might enrich this display should contact them.

A light lunch will follow the service and limited amounts of commemorative wine will be on sale. An updated history booklet will also be available free to those present.

he next meeting (Thursday 16th of November) is the Annual General Meeting, followed by the normal monthly meeting, which will be held in the River Bar at the Mannum Community Club at 1100hrs.

In December we do not have a meeting, but we utilize this day for our Christmas party, so at the November meeting please advise the Secretary if you wish to attend.

The Annual Dinner will be held on Sunday the 7th of November from 1200hrs till 1500hrs, in the dining room of the Mannum Community Club.

For catering numbers, please advise the secretary as soon as possible if you wish to attend.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe, healthy and happy Christmas and New Year, cheers.

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Angie’s Cooking Tips am so over the comfort and warming foods sourced in the cooler months; I need a little ‘light’ in my life. One way of achieving this at mealtime is a lovely fresh tasty salad. Crisp mixed lettuce leaves, some finely sliced red onion for a bit of zing and if I’m lucky, joining the party of ‘light’ is some avocado for a creamy addition.

Like me, I’m sure you have your favourites. If you are still buying your dressings, my tip is to have a go at making your own. It is so easy and will save you so much money. The price of the mix of what is basically vinegar and oil is borderline criminal. Simple vinaigrette can be switched up in so many ways that all flavour preferences can be catered for. I always make more than I need on the day; it keeps beautifully in the fridge. Vinaigrette will also lift a plate of steamed vegetables to great heights of taste.

Here are a few vinaigrette facts and flavours to get you started. Three parts oil to one part vinegar, 3 to 1, remember that and you will never go wrong. Of course if you mix up and make it 3 parts

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vinegar to one part oil, that would do it, but trust me you will only do it once as the sourness will make your eyes water.

Oil and water don’t mix I hear you say, and you are right. If an emulsifying agent is not added, shake before you use. The addition of honey and/or mustard (emulsifiers) will, to some degree (depending on how much is used), prevent the separation that will occur in simple vinaigrette, it also adds another very pleasing flavour.

While the 3 to 1 ratio is a rule of thumb, all rules are set to be broken, in the case of vinaigrettes it’s the type of vinegar or acid component used.

Different vinegars do have different strengths, so a little tweaking with the ratio may be necessary, but overall the ratio 3 to 1, is what I like to call the ‘V spot’.

Basic Vinaigrette: ¾ cup oil, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.

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Experiment with your favourites.

Switch Ups: Add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 tbsp honey for a tasty alternative.

Add 2 tbsp orange juice and grated nutmeg to the basic mix.

Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 clove of crushed garlic to the basic mix.

Asian twist - use rice or white vinegar, add 1½ tbsp soy sauce, oil as indicated above, ½ tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 clove crushed fresh garlic, 2 tbsp sesame oil, dash of fish sauce and 1 tbsp honey.

Add 2 tbsp of your favourite chutney to the basic mix.

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Frozen Christmas Pudding Serves 8 to 10 1 ½ ½ 1 ¼

¼ ½ 2 ½ 1 1

cup raisins, chopped cup sultanas cup currants 100g packet red glace cherries, halved cup chopped dried apricots juice and finely grated rind of 1 orange cup brandy cup cream litres chocolate ice cream, softened cup cream, extra tablespoon Tia Maria or Kahlua litre vanilla ice cream, softened

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and stand overnight or longer.

Fold cream and fruit into chocolate ice cream. Pour into a 12 cup ice cream mould. Freeze until firm.

Fold extra cream and liqueur into vanilla ice cream. Pour over chocolate

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mixture. Refreeze ice cream until needed.

To un-mould, dip base into hot water for a few seconds.

Wipe sides of mould with a cloth which has been dipped into hot water. Invert on to plate. Serve with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

I use smaller ice cream moulds and make 3 smaller puddings rather than one large one. It goes a long way.

Because it is so rich you can’t eat too much at a time!

I have to make it every Christmas as my family loves it. It tastes very much like a traditional Christmas pud but is not so heavy after a big main course.

Bon appétit.

Jo Kader

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Mannum Golf Club Competition Results Sponsor: R and S Dahlitz Competition: Mens Foursomes 02/10/2010 Winner of the Day R Porter & J Packer 69½ A Grade T Miller & S Mcglashan 69½ Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 N Dalton 6 and 15 S Mcglashan Sponsor: Beachy’s Bottom Pub Competition: Stableford 09/10/2010 Winner of the day N Dalton Score 44 A Grade D Jericho Score 42 T Miller Score 40 S Mcglashan Score 39 B Grade T Johnson Score 43 K Dohnt Score 43 N Bottroff Score 41 W Banks Score 37 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 N Dalton 6 and 15 T Johnson Sponsor: Neil Warhurst Automotive Competition: Stableford 23/10/2010 Winner of the day N Dalton Score 45 A Grade M Bormann Score 43 J Packer Score 41 R Porter Score 39 D Wilson Score 38 N Warhurst Score 37 Ladies Stableford Competition M Underwood Score 31 Nearest the Pin 4 and 13 J Applebee 6 and 15 M Bormann

Murray Darlings ‘Girls Night In’

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he Murray Darlings Red Hatters Group held a very successful ‘Girls Night In’ on Monday 11th October. We hosted a “PYJAMAS, PIZZA, POPCORN and PIZZAZ” night, with a focus on having lots of fun while raising money to support the Cancer Council, in their fight to beat women’s cancers.

Once again we are very grateful to the Mannum Motel for the use of the Barn, and also for catering for us – the pizzas were sensational!

I would also like to thank all of our sponsors: everyone I approached for support has been amazing in their generosity and thoughtfulness.

Firstly to Murray Computer Supplies, for donating the use of a rear projector for the evening so we could watch our movie in style.

Secondly to all the local businesses that supported our raffle by donating very generous prizes, as follows: Marion’s Boutique, Mannum Newsagent, Clipso Hairdressers, Lovell’s Bakery, and The Cottage Window.

And also to our own members that kindly donated raffle prizes: Carol Greening, Jo Kader, Lois Rand, Marion Thomas, Coral Glanville (and me!) Thanks to everyone’s generosity we managed to raise $301.55 for the Cancer Council.

The evening’s entertainment included a very entertaining game called the ‘Peg Game’, where everyone was given two pegs on

arrival, and the rule was that they could take someone else’s peg if they caught them sitting with their legs crossed! This did cause much hilarity, even continuing through the movie we watched, and prizes were given out to the two red hatters that collected the most pegs.

We also played our own version of Bingo, where each time your number is called out, you collect a prize from the basket in the middle of the floor, then once all the prizes are gone, you can ‘pinch’ a prize of your choice from anyone else’s stash. This continues until all the numbers are called out, which means lots of swapping of prizes, and lots of amusement and dismay when the best prizes were snatched away! Some of the prizes were wrapped, including a 4ft long box, which one member was convinced was a fishing rod, but turned out to be a giant box of shortbread biscuits! A huge battle went on for the toothbrush and toothpaste holders, both purple - this could be explained by the two red hatters fighting over these prizes both attending the Victor Harbor retreat this weekend, and both obviously needing a new purple toothbrush!

After enjoying our pizzas, we sat back in our comfy chairs and beanbags, relaxed in our PJ’s, and watched a wonderful movie, called “Miss Potter”. If you haven’t already seen this movie, we can highly recommend it, we all thoroughly

enjoyed it. The movie tells the story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, and her struggle for love, happiness and success. It has something for everyone, laughter, tears, an excellent story, wonderful artwork and scenery, and of course a happy ending.

If I have forgotten to thank anyone for this excellent ‘Night In’ my sincere apologies – of course I mustn’t forget the Red Hatters who attended on the night, and gave so generously to our raffle. Thank you again everyone.

Of course there is more fun and laughter to come, and one of the highlights of the Red Hatters year is our annual retreat to Victor Harbor.

14 of the Murray Darlings will be attending the retreat this year, where we join with other members from across South Australia, for a truly magical weekend of fun and friendship. More of this later!

If you would like to know more about this wonderful disorganisation for women approaching 50 and beyond, or are interested in joining, you are welcome to attend one of our morning teas, held at 10am the first Monday of each month, at the Mannum Motel Café. Or call Karyn Baker (Queen of the Murray Darlings) on 8569 1438.

Yours in red hat happiness, Karyn J.

Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food and wine selection was very good.

10 years later at 60 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner.

Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they could eat

there in peace and quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.

10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the restaurant was wheel chair

accessible and they even had an elevator.

10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally it was agreed that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before.

Karyn Baker

Fred got home from his Saturday round of golf later than normal and very tired. “Bad day at the course?” his wife asked.

“Everything was going fine,” he said. “Then Harry had a heart attack and died on the 10th tee.”

“Oh, that’s awful!”

“You’re not kidding. For the whole back nine it was hit the ball, drag Harry, hit the ball, drag Harry.”

A group of 40 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the waiters there were young and handsome.

10 years later at 50 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner.

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Community Meetings Clash Calendar Email details of regular meetings to: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au MONTHLY 9:45am Combined Probus, Mannum Club 10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, Mannum Motel Café. Ph. 8569 1438 Mannum Health Advisory Council, Ph. 8569 1239 1st Tuesday

7:30pm Agricultural Society, Showground 1st Thursday

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NOVEMBER Lions Auction Mannum Showgrounds Saturday 6th, 10:00am Contacts: Rod Pratt 8569 1141 Rob Bowring 85691206 Market/Trash’n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 7th, 9:00am – 2:00 pm Free Admission. Sites available.

Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541

pm Palmer Card Day, Lutheran Hall Palmer. Ph. 8532 2255 7:30pm Neighbourhood Watch. Coordinator 0428 856 911 3

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7:30pm Progress Association, Mannum Community College.

Last Monday

1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary, Meeting Room, Esmerelda Street.

Last Wednesday

Midday Mannum Mag Committee, Showground. Ph. 8569 2385 6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. Ralph 8569 1264.

4th Tuesday

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2010 Community Calendar DECEMBER 2010 West End Mannum Christmas Pageant Mighty River Run nd Street Party & Fireworks Departs Loxton 22 November th Randell St., Mary Ann Reserve Due Mannum Thursday 25 .

Saturday 4th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Contact: Novita 8243 8229 Fireworks at 9:00pm Christmas Tree Festival St. Martin’s Lutheran Hall Friday 26th, 9:00am – 3:00pm Contact: Dulcie Pfeiffer Phone: 8569 1367

Mid Murray Community Support Services Pop in 10 am - 4 pm at 39 Randell St Mannum. Ph: 8569 2129. A wide range of personal development courses are offered. Contact MMCSS for details. Registering for courses and programs is essential. Email: mmcss@internode.on.net Special Events November 24th Resume Writing Course. 9:30am–4:30pm. No charge, but registration is essential. Telephone or email MMCSS to request more information and a registration form.

December TBA Christmas Friendship Lunch.

Weekly Passenger Service Mannum to Murray Bridge For information or bookings: 18 Alma Avenue, Murray Bridge SA 5253 Ph: 08 8532 2633

Market/Trash’n Treasure Mannum Showgrounds Sunday 5th, 9:00am – 2:00pm Free Admission. Sites available.

Contact: Irene Lovell Phone: 8569 2541

Centre) 5 Greening Street, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643 Monday 7:30pm Mannum Town Choir, Uniting Church hall.

Ph. 8569 1434 Tuesday & Friday 8:30am Walkie Talkies, Lions Den, Show Ground OTHER Alternate Fridays 1:30pm Senior Citizens Club, Club Rooms. Ph. 8569 2795 2nd & 4th Tuesday 10:00am Craft Group. Uniting Church Cottage. Ph. 8569 1827.

Carols by the River Mary Ann Reserve Sunday 19th, 7:00pm Advance Notice - January Tour Down Under Stage 2 Finish, Randell Street 19th January 2011 Australia Day 2011 Breakfast in the Park Wednesday 26th, 7:00 – 9:00am Lions Famous Breakfast at 9:15am.

Breakfast Cost: $5 Adults, $3 Children.

Mannum Leisure Centre Squash courts, gym, and cardio Opening Hours room are available at all opening Mornings times.

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noon 7:00 am - 12 noon Activities: Basketball, carpet Tue, Thur: Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am bowls, card games, gym, tai chi, Afternoons squash, tennis, soccer, roller disco Reopening at 3:00 pm, closing at the Dance School all ages Wednesday end of the sporting program or afternoon/evening. activity.

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